AdvisorCheck - Find and Connect with Top Financial Advisors on Your Terms
Advisor Search
Why Advisor Check

We're Here To Help

AdvisorCheck empowers you to find, evaluate, and monitor financial advisors with confidence and clarity.

Advisor Monitoring

Financial advisor's situations can change, sometimes without notice. AdvisorCheck's Monitoring tool helps you avoid surprises and stay on top of your financial health.

Firm Stability Insights

The stability of your financial advisor's firm has a significant impact in the security and quality of service you receive. Our tool provides historical data and key insights over time to help you make informed, confident decisions.

Pricing
For Advisors
KM

Karen E. Mcquiston

Some features on this profile are disabled
CRD#: 2919718
KM

Professional summary

Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Karen Elizabeth Mcquiston, who also goes by Karen Elizabeth Mc Quiston, Karen Elizabeth Morris, Karen Morris, was a registered financial professional .

Karen is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1998. Karen had worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 3, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

top-8-questions

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Karen Elizabeth Mc Quiston | Karen Elizabeth Morris | Karen Morris

Other business activities

Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses

Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience

Past

November 7, 2018 - January 13, 2022

BLACKROCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 108928
New York, NY
Past

August 22, 2018 - January 13, 2022

BLACKROCK INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 38642
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 31, 2011 - August 13, 2018

PRUDENTIAL INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 18353
NEWARK, NJ
Past

May 22, 2006 - June 16, 2010

GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 361
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 17, 2001 - May 10, 2006

J.P. MORGAN INSTITUTIONAL INVESTMENTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 102920
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 1, 1998 - April 21, 1999

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 1, 1998 - September 1, 1998

SALOMON BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 740
NEW YORK, NY

Primary Firm SEC Registration

This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
BI
BLACKROCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC
BLACKROCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC | QA ADVISERS LLC | MERRILL LYNCH QUANTITATIVE ADVISERS | MERRILL LYNCH INVESTMENT MANAGERS-QUANTITATIVE ADVISERS | MERRILL LYNCH INVESTMENT MANAGERS-ALTERNATIVE STRATEGIES | MERRILL LYNCH INVESTMENT MANAGERS, LLC | MERRILL LYNCH INVESTMENT MANAGERS - FIXED INCOME | MERRILL LYNCH GLOBAL SECURITIES FINANCING | BLACKROCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 108928 / SEC#: 801-56972

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/9/1999 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 1/29/1998
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 9/29/1997
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 3
Date: 3/13/2020
National Commodity Futures Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 12/29/1997
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 8/3/2011
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm

BI
BLACKROCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC
BLACKROCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC | QA ADVISERS LLC | MERRILL LYNCH QUANTITATIVE ADVISERS | MERRILL LYNCH INVESTMENT MANAGERS-QUANTITATIVE ADVISERS | MERRILL LYNCH INVESTMENT MANAGERS-ALTERNATIVE STRATEGIES | MERRILL LYNCH INVESTMENT MANAGERS, LLC | MERRILL LYNCH INVESTMENT MANAGERS - FIXED INCOME | MERRILL LYNCH GLOBAL SECURITIES FINANCING | BLACKROCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 108928 / SEC#: 801-56972

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/9/1999 Approved)
Upgrade to AdvisorCheck Premium
Get A Biweekly Pulse, AutomaticallyReceive biweekly alerts automatically. Stay informed and proactive.
Catch Firm-Level Red Flags SoonerCatch leadership changes and disclosures early, before issues escalate.
See Trends. Not Just SnapshotsMonitor firm stability metrics like AUM and advisor ratios over time.

Contact information

Main Address
1 University Square Drive, Princeton, NJ 08540
Mailing Address
Phone number
(609) 282-2000
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1,457

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Blank US states mapAlaskaHawaiiAlabamaArkansasArizonaCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareFloridaGeorgiaIowaIdahoIllinoisIndianaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMassachusettsMarylandMaineMichiganMinnesotaMissouriMississippiMontanaNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNebraskaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNevadaNew YorkOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVirginiaVermontWisconsinWest VirginiaWyoming

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

BLACKROCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC - BROCHURE (10/1/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts48,659
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 508,159,772,327

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/28/2025
Cover Page
Report
10/24/2024
Cover Page
Report
01/26/2024
Cover Page
Report

Red Flags

Disclosures can be potential red flags, including customer disputes, regulatory fines, employer terminations, bankruptcies, judgments, liens, or certain criminal activities.

Check for any disclosures as part of your thorough research when choosing an advisor.

Company Information

BLACKROCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 108928

TRUST BUT VERIFY

Monitor Karen Mcquiston

Get automatic monthly alerts on:
Job or Firm Moves
Licensing Changes
Client Complaints
New Red Flags
Contact Information Updates

Similar Advisors

Stephen Albert Zahka
Stephen ZahkaAdvisorCheck Check Mark
EDWARD JONES
IAR
RR
Marlborough, MA
Frank Horace Moore III
Frank MooreAdvisorCheck Check Mark
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
IAR
RR
Greenwich, CT
Marshall Lee Rosen
Marshall RosenAdvisorCheck Check Mark
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
IAR
RR
Fort Lauderdale, FL
footer-logo
How We Help
Advisor Search
Find Advisors by State
Blog
Glossary
For Advisors
About Us
Help Center
Terms Of UsePrivacy PolicySubscription Policy
Help Center
AdvisorCheck does not offer investment advice and should not replace discussions with professional accounting, tax, legal or financial advisors.© 2025 AdvisorCheck, an AIMR Analytics company. All rights reserved.